Adoption of communication technologies in Pakistan
Pakistan: Adoption of communication technologies was 2.54 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Adoption of communication technologies in Pakistan, 1960–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adoption of communication technologies in Pakistan is 2.54 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adoption of communication technologies in Pakistan peaked at 6.37 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 66,776, in 1960.
That places Pakistan 41st out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 81,388 | 66,776 | 96,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 192,300 | 140,000 | 286,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 478,111 | 303,000 | 792,211 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.92 million | 843,346 | 2.87 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.43 million | 3.05 million | 6.14 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.42 million | 2.78 million | 6.37 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.63 million | 2.54 million | 2.88 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adoption of communication technologies in Pakistan?
- Adoption of communication technologies in Pakistan was 2.54 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.37 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest adoption of communication technologies recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,776 in 1960.
- How does Pakistan rank for adoption of communication technologies?
- Pakistan ranks 41st out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is adoption of communication technologies rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Adoption of communication technologies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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